The Competition Commission of India fined Meta ₹213 crore for anti-competitive practices linked to WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy update. WhatsApp was directed to halt sharing user data with Meta apps for five years and implement remedies. Meta plans to appeal, asserting the update was optional, didn’t affect message privacy, and improved transparency about data collection and […]
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña fell ill during the ongoing G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He was immediately rushed to the hospital for medical attention. Paraguay’s First Lady, Leticia Ocampos, reassured the public, stating that his health is stable. Doctors have conducted tests, and the results are still pending.
The US Justice Department plans to ask a judge to force Google to sell its Chrome browser as part of an antitrust crackdown. The case, filed under both Trump and Biden administrations, could reshape the online search and AI markets. Google’s dominance in the browser market aids its ad business. The Justice Department is also […]
All arrangements are in place for the second phase of assembly elections in Jharkhand, set to take place on Wednesday, Nov 20. Polling will occur in 38 constituencies, with 528 candidates vying for the seats. The contest is closely contested between the NDA and INDIA bloc. A total of 1.23 crore voters are expected to […]
The Andhra Pradesh Education Department has extended the deadline for class 10 exam fee payment. Srinivasula Reddy, Director of the Government Examination Department, announced that students can now pay the fee until November 26 without any late fee. After that, a delinquency fee will apply: Rs. 50 until December 2, Rs. 200 until December 9, […]
Shashi Tharoor questioned whether Delhi should remain India’s capital as toxic smog surged past 60 times the WHO’s limit. With AQI in the “severe-plus” range, schools moved online, and stricter measures were enforced. Tharoor criticized the government’s inaction, calling the city “uninhabitable” in winter and barely livable year-round, and lamented his ...
National Award-winning actress Keerthy Suresh is reportedly set to marry her longtime boyfriend, Anthony Thattil, in a destination wedding in Goa on December 11. The couple has been together for 16 years, and neither Keerthy nor her family have denied the rumors. Keerthy Suresh is busy with eight ongoing projects and is preparing for her […]
AP Deputy CM and Jana Sena Chief Pawan Kalyan expressed his happiness over the TTD’s decision to provide Srivari darshan exclusively for Tirupati residents on the first Tuesday of every month. He lauded the initiative, calling it a thoughtful gesture for the local community. In a statement, he also thanked the Honorable CM for ensuring […]
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade today, November 19, 2024. The Sensex started trading today at 77548.00, up 208.99 points or 0.27%, and the Nifty was at 23529.55, up 75.75 points or 0.32%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 84.40 against the dollar.
TG CM Revanth Reddy is set for a one-day visit to Warangal district on Tuesday, Nov 19. He will participate in “Public Governance and Victory Celebrations” at Warangal Center. Arriving at Hanamkonda via a special helicopter at 2 PM, he will proceed to the victory stage at Arts College by 3:00 PM. Also, the CM […]
The cold intensity has risen sharply in AP and Telangana, with minimum temperatures recorded over the past two days. For the first time this season, single-digit temperatures were noted. Munchingiputtu in Paderu district recorded a low of 9°C, attracting tourists to spots like Vanjangi and Meghalakonda. In Telangana, Ginnedhari in Asifabad district reported the temperature […]
Several students were injured Tuesday in a car crash outside a primary school in Hunan province, China. State media reported that many children were hurt, with investigations ongoing. Disturbing footage showed panic and injuries at the scene, and a man was seen being beaten after the crash. This incident follows recent mass casualty events in […]
Senior IAS officer K. Sanjay Murthy has been appointed as the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. President Droupadi Murmu issued orders confirming his appointment. A 1989 batch IAS officer from the Himachal Pradesh cadre, Sanjay Murthy hails from Amalapuram in Andhra Pradesh. He is set to assume office as the CAG chief on […]
Donald Trump is expected to attend SpaceX’s Starship launch in Texas, signaling growing ties with Elon Musk. Temporary flight restrictions are in place for VIP movement, while restrictions over Trump’s West Palm Beach residence are lifted. This launch follows SpaceX’s booster catch success and comes amid concerns over conflicts of interest due to Musk’s new […]
➢ 1951: The day when the first Finance Commission was formed, ➢ 1806: Death of Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II, ➢ 1828: Birth of Indian freedom fighter Jhansi Lakshmibai, ➢ 1917: Birth of former Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi, ➢ 1960: Birth of senior actor Subhalekha Sudhakar, ➢ 1973: Birth of star actress Shakila, […]